Specialised Centres

Arabic Documentation Centre (ADC)

Established in 1963 as an integral unit of the Institute of African Studies, the Centre is dedicated to preserving Arabic documents due to their historical, religious, literary and cultural relevance to African Studies.

Centre for African Futures (CAFutures)

Approved in 2026, Centre for African Futures (CAFutures) is sited at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan.

Centre for African Music and Dance (CAMuD)

Approved in 2000, Centre for African Music and Dance (CAMuD) is sited at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan.

Centre for Audiovisual Cultures of Africa (CAVCAF)

Approved in 2026, Centre for Audiovisual Cultures of Africa (CAVCAF) is sited at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan.

Centre for Indigenous Knowledge, Healing and Development Studies (CIKHeDS)

Established to provide useful information on the practice and development of traditional medicine throughout Nigeria.

Centre for Museum and Monuments in Africa (CEMMIA)

Approved in 2026, Centre for Museum and Monuments in Africa (CEMMIA) is sited at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan.

Centre for Transformation Studies in Africa (CeTSA)

Approved in 2026, Centre for Transformation Studies in Africa (CeTSA) is sited at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan.

TETFUND Centre of Excellence for Diaspora Studies

Women Research and Documentation Centre

Established in 1987, WORDOC is the hub of women's studies in Nigeria.